Jonathan suggested, âDavin, I have a better idea. Iâll take care of the rest, whereas you can pay for the car. How does that sound? Since the car is for your wife, it will be considered yours as well.â
Me? Paying for the car?
Davin laughed. âDad, youâre overestimating my capabilities. I donât have that much money, so how am I supposed to pay for it!â
âHah! I knew it! If youâre unable to pay, then donât get it!â Jonathan lashed out.
Looking at his father, Davin gulped, âDad, itâs only a villa and a car. Why are you so mad about it? Besides, weâre the Seets. It wouldnât look good if thatâs all weâre giving her.â
Jonathan was more agitated after hearing what Davin said. âOnly a villa and a car? Are you nuts? The Seet family doesnât need to âlook goodâ! We donât need the extra attention!â
Despite that, Jonathan continued to pester him. âDad, marriage is once in a lifetime⦠We should go big or go homeâ¦â
Jonathan couldnât agree with a single word that he said. âThese are just gifts, Davin! You still need to spend during the actual wedding itself! Besides, youâre not even using your own savings and want me to pay for everything! How is this reasonable?â
âDad, letâs not go thereâ¦â Davin was frustrated.
Yet, Jonathan couldnât contain himself any further. âI am your father, but do you respect me as your one? Your soul and mind are with the Muir family now.â
âDad, Iâm trying to uphold the image of the Seet family. How can you say this to meâ¦â Davin felt wronged.
âI told you! We, the Seets, donât need it!â Jonathan let out a loud growl.
At the same time, Sophia was heading downstairs and heard the conversation. âWhat donât we need?â
Davin saw Sophiaâs arrival and immediately tried to coax her. âMom, Dadâs saying that he doesnât care about upholding the Seet familyâs image. I was just thinking about giving Sheila a luxurious car. However, Dad disagreed and wanted me to pay for it myself. I donât have the money!â
âJonathan, itâs just a car!â Sophia immediately rebuked him.
Seeing that his mother was lending a helping hand, Davin quickly supported Sophiaâs statement. âExactly! Itâs just a car. Iâm completely lost of words with how Dad is reacting.â
Jonathan pointed his finger at Davin furiously. âItâs not just a car. Youâre asking for a villa and a limited-edition luxurious car! On top of that, youâre even thinking about getting them something elseâ¦â
Sophia was startled. âDavin, what other gifts are you thinking about?â
âMom, what do you think?â Davin instinctively asked for Sophiaâs opinion.
Sophia thought about it and assured, âLeave this to me. Iâll make sure that the Muir family is satisfied.â
Confused, Jonathan looked at Sophia as he had no idea what she was thinking about. He was worried that Sophiaâs idea was even more exaggerating than Davinâs.
On the contrary, Davin was exhilarated as he was well aware of his motherâs capabilities. Since Sophia would handle it, Davin was beyond confident that she would take care of the matter flawlessly.
Hence, he replied, âMom, then Iâll leave it in your hands. You must let the Muir family agree to the marriage so that Sheila and I can happily register.â
âDonât worry about it.â Sophia looked at Davin and reassured him.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the Muir familyâs villa. When the Muir family saw that both parents from the Seet family were personally here, they were thrilled and welcomed them with open arms.
Layla asked warmly, âMr. and Mrs. Seet, come in.â
Sophia quickly grabbed Laylaâs by her hand. âSure, thanks for having us here.â
âItâs been quite a while since I last saw you. Youâre looking good!â Layla greeted her.
âNo⦠Youâre making me blush! But enough about me, just look at you! Your face is glowing and radiant! Youâre not too bad yourself, Mrs. Muir.â Sophia was very courteous.
The two of them complimented each other relentlessly and exchanged pleasantries. They were obviously enjoying the conversation.
On the other side, the two fathers greeted each other in brevity and went straight to the point. The next topic they discussed was the marriage registration between Davin and Sheila.
Sophia was a frank and direct person. Instead of beating around the bush, she bluntly said, âSheila and Davin would be officially married tomorrow. So, I was thinking that the wedding should be held as well. What do you think?â